World Book Night is on Tuesday 23rd April and if you’re struggling to find time to read, then our Quick Reads collection is for you!

Quick Reads are short books and great stories by bestselling authors – written in a style that is easy to read and accessible to all.

They’re also a great introduction to best selling authors across a range of genres and can be the spark to set someone on their reading journey

Discover the quick read collection →

World Book Night sessions

This World Book Night, we’ll bring the library to you. You can find us at community centres across the city throughout the week. Why not drop in for a chat and discover how libraries can help you, and get a free book!

Date Time Location Session
Monday 22nd April 1:30pm

1:00 – 3:00pm

Little Hulton Library

Salford, Loaves and Fishes, Salford Opportunities Centre

Shared reading group

Talk English Arts & Crafts

Tuesday 23rd April 10:00am – 5:00pm

7:00 – 8:00pm

Langworthy Cornerstone

World Book Night Online Channels

Drop-in

Join in with #ReadingHour

Wednesday 24th April 4:00 – 5:00pm Broughton Trust Talk English Book Club
Thursday 25th April 1:30 – 3:00pm Height Library Rabble Writers Creative Writing
Saturday 27th April 10:00am Pendleton Library Talk English digital drop-in

Reading Hour

You can also take part in the #ReadingHour from 7pm on 23 April and join people across the UK in dedicating time to reading on World Book Night. Find out more.


World Book Night is run by The Reading Agency, a national charity that tackles life’s big challenges through the proven power of reading.

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